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News You Can Use
by PA Stands Up
News You Can Use is a podcast production of PA Stands Up. We discuss news and politics in Pennsylvania and what you can do about it. Find out more and follow our newsletter at pastandsup.org.
Episodes
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S4, Episode 2: Freedom Is Not a Metaphor
There's been a lot of news, and Edwin and Hannah are here to break it all down. In this episode of News You Can Use, we catch up on the Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which green-lit racially discriminatory redistricting and handed the GOP a sharper tool to push communities of...
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S4, Episode 1: “Why Primaries Matter” (with Alicia)
Season 4 is here, and Edwin and Hannah are kicking things off with an episode you’ll want to share. We’re joined by Alicia, a member leader with Lehigh Valley Stands Up, for a timely conversation about why voting matters so much this year—and why primary elections are just as important as the...
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S3-Episode 10: Organizing Our Way to the Midterms (Season Finale)
What does it look like to run candidates who answer to the people? In our season finale, host Hannah sits down with Brad, Shannon, and Maria to break down why candidates must stay rooted in organizing—not consultants—and what it will take to win the 2026 midterms. They talk about building real...
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S3-Episode 9: PA’s Supreme Court, Shutdown Survival, and Standing Up for Our Communities
In this episode of News You Can Use, Edwin and Hannah sit down with Gillian, organizer with Lehigh Valley Stands Up, to break down why the Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention race matters for all of us. They also talk about navigating the government shutdown, what the pending SNAP funding gap...
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S3-Episode 8: Hispanic Heritage Month - Budget Delays, Big Contributions, and Briana’s Vision
On this episode, Edwin and Hannah sit down with Briana, PA Stands Up’s Regional Organizing Manager, to celebrate Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month and dig into Pennsylvania’s late budget. They discuss how Latine contributions are shaping our communities, Brianna’s organizing inspirations, and her...
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S3-Episode 7: A Place to Call Home: The Urgent Need for Housing and Repair Support in PA
On this episode of News You Can Use, hosts Edwin Stubbs and Hannah Henrichon sit down with PASU’s Summer Comms Fellow Kane Howard to talk about Kane’s personal housing journey. Together, they explore why housing and home repair assistance programs matter so much—especially in Pennsylvania, where...
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S3-Episode 6: Freedom for All! Standing Up to Fascism and ICE
This week on News You Can Use, Edwin and Hannah are getting real about freedom—what it means, who gets it, and who stands in the way. We're joined by Sarina from our Movement Politics department and Omar from Make The Road for a no-BS conversation about fighting back against ICE, big money, and...
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S3-Episode 5: Pride Month '25 (Hi Gay)
This episode, hosts Edwin and Hannah celebrate Pride Month ’25 with a special guest: Alec Walker-Serrano, our new Traditional Comms Organizer! 🌈 Together, they dive into the current queer political landscape in Pennsylvania, unpacking the wins, challenges, and what’s next for our community. Alec...
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S3-Episode 4: Election Day In PA
🎙️ Welcome to Season 3, Episode 4 of "News You Can Use," the podcast by PA Stands Up! In this episode, hosts Edwin and Hannah dive into everything you need to know about Election Day in Pennsylvania—from what’s at stake to how you can make your voice heard. We’re joined by special guest Rob,...
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S3-Episode3: Healthcare In America
🎙️ Welcome to Season 3, Episode 3 of "News You Can Use," the podcast by PA Stands Up! In this episode, hosts Edwin and Hannah discuss the critical issue of healthcare in America and what cuts to Medicaid and Medicare would mean for our community. Special guest and podcast producer Liz shares her...
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S3- Episode 2: Women In Politics
🎙️ Welcome to Season 3, Episode 2 of "News You Can Use," the podcast by PA Stands Up! In this episode, host Edwin dives into the current political moment. Co-host Hannah and special guest host Sarina sit down with two inspiring women in politics—Allentown City Council members Ce-Ce Gerlach and...
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S3-Episode 1: Black History Month 2025
Welcome, everyone, to season 3, episode 2 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up. In this episode, hosts Edwin and Hannah sit down with organizers Eliza and Taylor to catch you up on the latest in the political world. Together, they reflect on Black History Month, explore what’s bringing...
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S2-Episode 3 - This Political Moment
Welcome to season 2, episode 3 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up. On today's episode, host Edwin chats with the new PA Stands Up Comms team, Mary and Hanna, to catch us up on what's going on in American Politics and to ground us in the movement here in Pennsylvania.
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S2 - Episode 2 - Leveraging Federal Funds
Welcome to season 2, episode 2 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up. On today's episode, host Pele IrgangLaden chats with Ann from People's Action and Billy from PA United about Leveraging Federal Funds, telling real stories of the impact these funds can have and how to use these funds...
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S2 - Episode 1 - Black History Month 2024
Welcome, everyone, to season 2, episode 1 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up. On today's episode, Pele and Edwin will chat with Brittany Stephenson, the first Black woman ever elected to Luzern County Council, and Brad Chambers, a young Black democrat who is looking to unseat a…
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Episode 13 - Post-Municipal Election Recap with Maria Andrews
On today's episode, host Pele IrgangLaden chats with Maria Andrews, Movement Politics Director at PA Stands Up, about municipal election wins and losses and how members can get involved and run for office!
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Episode 12 - Nick Martin
Welcome to episode 12 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up. On today's episode, temp host Dr. Ashleigh Strange chats with Nick Martin, PASU's Training and Statewide Campaigns Director about the ear of PASU, the Listen Up! Campaign. A lot of movements start "the day after" a big event…
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Episode 11 - Edwin Stubbs
Welcome to episode 11 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up. On today's episode, host Pele IrgangLaden chats with Edwin Stubbs, PASU's Digital organizer about what it takes to communicate with and for the movement. Our hot topics are as hot as the unseasonable weather in Minnesota and...
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Episode 10 - Daphne Daulton
Welcome to episode 10 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up. On today's episode, host Pele IrgangLaden sits down with Daphne Daulton to talk about their work around bringing new members in to Lancaster Stands Up! We also chat about the Pennsylvania political budget pickle that a governor...
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Episode 9 - Dom Santiago and Matt Lo
Welcome to episode 9 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up. On today's episode, host Pele IrgangLaden returns triumphantly to chat about the 2023 People's Action Convention with attendees Matt Lo of LVSU and Dom Santiago of NEPASU. We talk about billionaires getting what they deserve...
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Episode 8 - Alec Walker-Serrano
Welcome to episode 8 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up. On today's episode, it's a they-kover! (a he/they/they/he takeover). Temp host Ashleigh Strange (they/he) is joined by Alec Walker-Serrano (he/they), a Scranton Activist and NEPA Stands Up volunteer leader with NEPA’s LGBTQ+,...
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Episode 7 - Jess Royer
Welcome to episode 7 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up. On today's episode, we're Voting Yes For Jess! Host Pele IrgangLaden abandoned us to get married so Ashleigh Strange steps in to interview Berks Stands Up endorsed candidate Jess Royer for Berks County Commissioner. He talks…
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Episode 6 - Very Special Primary Election Recap Episode
Welcome to episode 6 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up. On today's Very Special Episode, Host Pele Irgangladen is tired, wired, and joined by PASU Narrative and Comms Director Ashleigh Strange to talk PA primary municipal election wins, losses, and uses for Visene. This podcast is...
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Episode 5 - Alice Yoder
Welcome to episode 5 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up. On today's episode, we're Yoder Voters! Host Pele IrgangLaden interviews Lancaster Stands Up endorsed candidate Alice Yoder for Lancaster County Commissioner. She talks about being a lifelong Democrat, the importance of voting…
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Episode 4 - Rodney Bushe and Jon Irons
Welcome to episode 4 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up. On today's episode, host Pele IrgangLaden interviews Lehigh Valley Stands Up endorsed candidates Rodney Bushe for Allentown City Council and Jon Irons for Lehigh County Commissioner. They talk about the challenges of running and...
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Episode 3 - Deena Stoudt
Welcome to episode 3 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up. On today's episode, host Pele IrgangLaden interviews Deena Stoudt, Member Leader of Berks Stands Up Housing Justice Committee, about her experiences growing up with housing instability and why she fights so hard for Whole Home...
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Episode 2 - Maria Andrews
Welcome to episode 2 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up. On today's episode, host Pele IrgangLaden interviews Maria Andrews, Movement Politics Organizer at PA Stands Up about the Jeff-pocalypse (Yass and Brown), PA drinking water, and her work recruiting and electing candidates up and...
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Episode 1 - Ronald Johnson
Welcome to episode 1 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up. On today's episode, host Pele IrgangLaden interviews Ronald Johnson, Organizer of Lehigh Valley Stands Up about their "Help, Not Handcuffs" campaign, transformative candidates that LVSU supports, and the "Whole Home Repairs"...
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News You Can Use is a podcast production of PA Stands Up. We discuss news and politics in Pennsylvania and what you can do about it. Find out more and follow our newsletter at pastandsup.org.
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